Pomegranates

Ah, we love the crisp sound of cracking open a pomegranate to reveal the most colorful, inner world of the fruit and all it has to offer. Pomegranates are genuinely a part of history – no really, historical as in back to Biblical times! Did you know this special fruit is actually mentioned in the Bible on multiple occasions, throughout various books? It’s true; pomegranates have remained a cherished fruit since nearly the beginning of time. What makes these royal beauties so unique and special?

Many people today grow their own pomegranate tree in their yards if the climate permits such as in California. There’s nothing like going out to the yard, picking a good ole’ pom’ and popping the freshly cracked open seeds over a green salad to add the bittersweet flavor and garnish for touch. If you find yourself needing to purchase pomegranates at the store, be sure to look for the fruits with firm and shiny red skin. The crown should be healthy looking, and the outside should give you an idea of the quality on the inside.

Many people question the simplicity of how to best get the seeds out of the pomegranate. Simply slice from the crown down to the core and gently break open. As these chunks come apart, seeds will fall and can be spooned out gently – and yes, there are a lot of them in there! It’s easy to see why ancient religious traditions compared these royal fruits’ many seeds to chances of fertility.